Sr. Information Assurance Security Specialist

Synergy Business Innovation & Solutions is a premier implementer of cutting-edge software solutions. Synergy brings the experience and expertise necessary to deliver capability that provides tangible ROI to our customers. Our core areas of expertise are in the fields of Digital Transformation, Cloud Solutions, SaaS and Low-Code/No-Code Solutions, Emerging Technologies, Data Analytics and Visualization, Information Assurance, and Business Process Re-Engineering.

Synergy offers its employees a generous portfolio of core and voluntary benefits including: group medical, dental, and vision insurance, company paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k) with company match, PTO & Bonus Leave, 11 paid federal holidays, parental leave, tuition and training reimbursement, a referral bonus program, and well-being programs.

At Synergy, you'll be challenged and given the opportunity to grow in your career path. In fact, growth is such a big deal to us that we have career mentors available for every employee, company-funded certification opportunities, education reimbursement, and a general open-door policy so that you have support when you need it. Our team is eager to learn, fast-paced, and quality-driven. If that sounds like you, Synergy has a position for you!

This position is designated as work-from-home.

About the Role:

• Oversee the Risk Management Framework (RMF) lifecycle, including assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring across all ALC-ISD systems.
• Lead and coordinate internal and external cybersecurity audits, including pre-audit readiness assessments and post-audit remediation tracking.
• Validate the implementation of security controls (NIST SP 800-53 Rev. 5) and ensure they are effectively documented within System Security Plans (SSPs), Security Assessment Reports (SARs), and related artifacts.
• Design and implement vulnerability management strategies, assess threat vectors, and develop comprehensive Plans of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms).
• Analyze cyber risks and provide guidance on remediation strategies aligned with DHS policy and evolving cybersecurity threats.
• Perform and document risk assessments, penetration testing coordination, and impact analyses to evaluate the security posture of information systems.
• Collaborate with Security Control Assessors (SCAs), engineers, ISSOs, and DevSecOps teams to ensure audit alignment with enterprise system modernization efforts.
• Manage andmaintainaudit packages, compliance dashboards, and evidence repositories using platforms like Jira, Confluence, and SharePoint.
• Assess andvalidateconfigurations of infrastructure (e.g., Windows, Linux, databases, Active Directory) for compliance with security benchmarks (e.g., DISA STIGs, CIS).
• Draft and update security-related documentation including SOPs, incident response plans, and security test procedures.
• Serve as a subject matter expert to stakeholders on RMF best practices, ATO sustainment, and security documentation management.

• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in Information security with auditing and IT controls design experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM).
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in the risk management framework.
• Hands-on experience with Active Directory, Windows/UNIX systems, and relational databases in secure environments.
• Advanced knowledge of NIST RMF, NIST SP 800-37, 800-53, DHS 4300A, and FISMA compliance.
• Experience preparing and maintaining RMF ATO documentation and conducting system assessments.
• Familiarity with Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) platforms for log analysis and incident monitoring.
• Proficient in evaluating and documenting security configurations and technical implementations for federal systems.
• Strong understanding of cybersecurity audit workflows, control testing, and risk-based prioritization of vulnerabilities.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, capable of producing technical documentation and executive summaries.
• Experience in Agile or DevSecOps environments, with a strong understanding of security integration within CI/CD pipelines.
• CompTIA Security+ certification required.